paint

[Mad Doc]

hi guys.
need to know how much paint is need for a 5 door corsa? thinking of getting it resraid, but i want it done in a sertant paint. thanks

[markymicro]

2 Litres i think!

[sam13]

what about a 2 door only doing the front and 2 sides and i have never painted a car before my last project i did everything apart from the paint but boss recons we could do it. got all the guns etc how much thinners do you mix with paint etc.

[markymicro]

ad go for 2 & a half litres to be safe. thinners and paint i think is about 50/50 doesn\'t realy matter cos thinners only thins the paint out if you know what i mean!!

[sam13]

yer,, mark is it a good idea me painting my car at work as i havnt done it before.

[blackcorsa20]

depends what paint you buy as to what ratio you thin it.cellulose paint is normally thinned 50/50 but 2 pack paint is thinned normally 2:1 ratio with either thinners if its basecoat or activator/hardener if it is topcoat (i.e. solid colours and laqcuer) thinners can also be added to topcoats to make it flow more.
Personally i think it is always best to get any paint work done professionally if you are not sure but the best way to start is to buy a small compressor and spray gun and just do little bits and learn from your mistakes.its like anything really just about trial and error.

[sam13]

cheers pal for advice[br]been thinking again should i have a go at painting it my self i have a spray gun and compresser at work just never been used as we dont paint but my boss is eager to have a go you got any advice

[S.A Corsa]

Would recommend the use of 2k paint... would mix the base coat 3 parts paint, 1 part base coat thinner, 1 part base coat stabaliser possibly 5% anti scilicon depending on the conditions you have... for the laquer (clear coat, top coat) 2 parts laquer, 1 part activator (wouldnt use anything more than fast for a novice) and down to temprature, painters prefrence etc 10% 2k thinners (fast) HOPE THIS IS HELPFULL

[blackcorsa20]

good advice from S.A Corsa.as said it all depends on painters preference/ conditions.if unsure always sekk proffesional advice but dont be frightened to have a go on something small first (ie a bumper or wing)

[sam13]

i think i am going to use selunose im gona paint the bumper and see how i get on if not will send it paint shop with the rest of the paint.